Smith Hartvigsen attorneys J. Craig Smith, David Hartvigsen, D. Scott Crook, Eric Todd Johnson, Clark R. Nielsen, Earl Jay Peck, and Steven H. Stewart named among the 2007 Utah Legal Elite
J. Craig Smith, David Hartvigsen, D. Scott Crook, Eric Todd Johnson, Clark R. Nielsen, and Steven H. Stewart, members of Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC, were named among the 2007 Utah Legal Elite in the January 2007 edition of Utah Business Magazine. Earl Jay Peck, who is of counsel with the firm, also was recognized. The magazine developed the list from a survey it conducted of thousands of practicing attorneys in Utah. The “top vote-getters” in each practice area were placed among the legal elite in that practice area. Mr. Smith and Mr. Hartvigsen were recognized for their work in the Energy & Natural Resources practice area. Mr. Crook was recognized for his work in Labor and Employment. Mr. Johnson was recognized for his work in the Government practice area, especially as municipal bond counsel. Mr. Nielsen was recognized for his work in Family Law. Mr. Peck was recognized for his work in the Civil Trial practice area. Mr. Stewart was recognized for his work in the Construction practice area.

David B. Hartvigsen recognized by the Utah Section of the American Water Resources Association Smith Hartvigsen attorney David B. Hartvigsen was recognized on May 9, 2006 by the Utah Section of the American Water Resources Association for his outstanding service in the private sector to Utah's Water Resources Community. He is the first attorney awarded this prestigious honor by this multi-disciplinary association of water professionals. David has assisted the Utah Section of AWRA in putting on two national conferences and over a dozen statewide conferences and served as the President of the Utah Section in 1996-1997.

Smith Hartvigsen attorneys J. Craig Smith, D. Scott Crook, and Eric Todd Johnson named among the 2006 Utah Legal Elite J. Craig Smith, D. Scott Crook, and Eric Todd Johnson, members of Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC, werenamed among the 2006 Utah Legal Elite in the January 2006 edition of Utah Business Magazine. The magazine developed the list from a survey it conducted of thousands of practicing attorneys in Utah. The “top vote-getters” in each practice area were placed among the legal elite in that practice area. Mr. Smith was recognized for his work in the Energy & Natural Resources practice area. Mr. Crook was recognized for his work in Labor and Employment and Business Litigation.  Mr. Johnson was recognized for his work in the Government practice area, especially as municipal bond counsel.  Mr. Smith and Mr. Crook were also named among the Utah Legal Elite by the Utah Business Magazine in 2005.

J. Craig Smith and D. Scott Crook named among the 2005 Utah Legal Elite - January 2005   J. Craig Smith and D. Scott Crook, members of Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC, were recently named among the 2005 Utah Legal Elite in the January 2005 edition of Utah Business Magazine. The magazine developed the list from a survey it conducted of thousands of practicing attorneys in Utah. The “top vote-getters” in each practice area were placed among the legal elite in that practice area. Smith was recognized for his work in the Energy & Natural Resources and Government practice areas. Crook was recognized for his work in Labor and Employment.

J. Craig Smith recognized by peers as Lawyer of the Year. - September 23, 2004   J. Craig Smith was named as the Lawyer of the Year for 2004 by the section of Energy Natural Resources, and Environmental Law of the Utah State Bar at its annual meeting.  Only one member of the section is given this prestigious award each year.  Smith's trial and appellate work in water matters was noted in presenting the award.  Smith has argued eight water related cases to the Utah Supreme Court in the last eight years, more than any other lawyer in Utah during this period.  In accepting the award, Smith thanked the attorneys and staff of Smith Hartvigsen in making this award possible.
 

Municipal Bond Attorney Eric Todd Johnson joins firm - January 16, 2004    Eric Todd Johnson joins the firm bringing with him an extensive knowledge of public finance, municipal bonds and municipal law. Mr. Johnson has experience in all aspects of public finance, having helped communities throughout Utah and surrounding states raise money for a variety of issues, including general obligation bonds, municipal building authorities, industrial revenue bonds, water revenue bonds, sales and excise tax bonds, sewer revenue bonds, certificates of participation, special assessment bonds, tax increment bonds and numerous other financings. Mr. Johnson has assisted cities, counties, school districts, special service districts, county improvement districts, interlocal agencies, water conservancy districts, and a variety of other governmental entities raise hundreds of millions of dollars for public improvements. Mr. Johnson received his law degree from Brigham Young University where he graduated magna cum laude, received Order of the Coif and was a law review editor. He also earned an M.B.A. degree. After graduation from law school, Mr. Johnson clerked for the Honorable Justice I. Daniel Stewart of the Utah Supreme Court. Mr. Johnson is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and of the Utah Bar Municipal Law Section.
 

R. Christopher Preston has joined Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC as an associate - January 6, 2004. His practice includes the areas of water law, commercial litigation, local government law, business law, and appellate practice. Prior to joining the firm, Chris was a clerk to the Honorable Associate Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant of the Utah Supreme Court. He also clerked for the Honorable Judge Ray M. Harding, Jr. of the Utah Fourth Judicial District. Chris is a member of the Utah State Bar. He received his J.D. from Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he graduated cum laude and served as an editor of the BYU Law Review and as a member of the BYU International Moot Court Team.
 

Smith Hartvigsen PLLC Has Relocated to 215 South State Street - November 17, 2003   Smith Hartvigsen PLLC has relocated its offices to a newly remodeled location at Suite 650, 215 South State Street in Salt Lake City, Utah.
 

David Hartvigsen Appointed Chair of Energy Natural Resources Law Section of Utah State Bar (ENREL)- September 24, 2003  Today David B. Hartvigsen was sworn in as Chair of the Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law Section of the Utah State Bar where he will serve for the next 12 months.  ENREL was established in 1977 as a forum for the interchange of ideas in the areas of natural resources, oil, gas and mining, public lands, energy, Native American, water, and environmental law.  ENREL has over 100 members who participate on its six committees- Water, Oil and Gas, Mining, Public Lands, Environmental, and Native American Law.
 

Brent N. Bateman has joined the Salt Lake City law firm of Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC as an associate -   9/1/2003  His practice focuses on Real Estate Law, Real Estate Purchase and Sales Transactions, Leasing, Water Law, Copyright and Trademarks, and Computer and Internet Law.
   Prior to joining Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC, Brent was an associate at Asher, Kullen, & Kassab, P.C., in West Bloomfield, Michigan. While there, he was lead attorney on several real estate and business transactions involving numerous residential and commercial properties.
   Brent is a member of the Michigan State Bar. He received his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School, and has a B.A. from Brigham Young University. After more than nine years in Michigan, Brent is delighted to return to his home state of Utah and to join Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC.
 

Smith Hartvigsen Attorneys Elected to Leadership Positions in the Utah State Bar Appellate Practice Section - July 21, 2003 - D. Scott Crook of Smith Hartvigsen has become Chair of the Appellate Practice Section of the Utah State Bar after having served as the Chair-Elect for the previous year.   Also, Scott Ellsworth was elected Chair-Elect for the Section.  Both will serve as executive officers of the Section for the next twelve months.  The Appellate Practice Section of the Utah Bar focuses its efforts on improving the practice of appellate law in Utah by recommending changes to the procedures and rules of the appellate courts and educating practitioners in the procedure and advocacy before state and federal courts of appeal.  For more information about appeals, contact Scott Crook at scottc@smithlawonline.com or visit our Administrative Law and Appeals page.
 

Craig Smith Speaks on Utah Water Law during KSL 1160 NewsRadio's Greenhouse Show- July 5, 2003 - Craig Smith spoke today and answered questions from callers about Utah water law on KSL 1160 NewsRadio's Greenhouse Show.
 

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